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'Sender': Unmarked Packages Deliver Chills and Distribution Deal
24 Sep
Summary
- Dark Sky Films acquired U.S. distribution rights to the psychological thriller 'Sender'.
- The film, starring Britt Lower and Jamie Lee Curtis, will be released in Spring 2027.
- Sender received jury prizes for Best Feature at two film festivals.
Dark Sky Films has acquired the U.S. distribution rights to Russell Goldman's directorial debut, 'Sender'. This psychological thriller, starring Britt Lower and featuring an ensemble cast including Jamie Lee Curtis, is slated for a nationwide theatrical release in Spring 2027. The film's festival run included a world premiere at SXSW and selections at notable events like the San Francisco International Film Festival.
'Sender' garnered critical acclaim, winning jury prizes for Best Feature at both the Sidewalk Film Festival and the Chattanooga Film Festival. The movie centers on Julia, a woman whose life unravels when unexplained packages begin arriving, hinting at a dark past. Her investigation draws in a delivery driver, her sister, and a member of her recovery group.
Jamie Lee Curtis, who also produces, stars alongside Britt Lower, Rhea Seehorn, Anna Baryshnikov, David Dastmalchian, and Utkarsh Ambudkar. The acquisition by Dark Sky Films signifies a strong belief in the film's potential for a broad audience. Filmmakers expressed enthusiasm for a distributor with a clear vision for the film's theatrical launch.
